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Winters Departs as TRF Operations Manager

After almost three years as operations manager for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, Fred Winters has decided to return to a commercial role within the Thoroughbred industry.

 Monday, June 12, 2006

New York Turf Writers Auction Raises $18,000

A silent auction at the New York Turf Writers Association's 82nd annual awards dinner and dance on Monday raised just over $18,000 for the benefit of Thoroughbred charities.

 Wednesday, August 24, 2005

TRF Saratoga Fundraiser Sets Record

With the horse racing industry responding to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's need to care for a rapidly increasing population of retirees--now numbering 1,037--the charity raised $629,000 at its annual fundraiser Monday night at the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

 Wednesday, August 10, 2005

McCarron Chooses TRF Retirees for Racing Academy

Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron has entered into an agreement with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation to supply horses for the North American Racing Academy, a riding school McCarron plans to open later this year.

 Thursday, July 28, 2005

Jockeys Sport TRF Logo

Midwestern-based jockeys Brian Hernandez Jr., a leading candidate for an Eclipse Award as the nation's outstanding apprentice, and Justin Shepherd have agreed to wear the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's logo on their pants.

 Thursday, December 30, 2004

Horses, Prisoners get Second Chances

Second Chances Stables, at the Wateree River Correctional Institute near Camden, South Carolina, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's (TRF) newest retirement farm, will officially open during ceremonies to be held there Saturday, Nov. 19.

 Wednesday, November 17, 2004

TRF Gala Raises $425,000

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's sixth annual fund-raising party held Monday night at the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club exceeded all expectations as 450 guests attended for a chance to bid on unique experiences and stallion seasons while helping out a good cause. The event raised $425,000.

 Tuesday, August 10, 2004

TRF Gala Raises Record $425,000

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's sixth annual fund-raisin party held Monday night at the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club exceeded al expectations as 450 guests attended for a chance to bid on unique experiences, stallion seasons, not to mention helping a good cause while having a great time.

 Tuesday, August 10, 2004

'Pasture Party' at Churchill Raises $67,000 for TRF

For the third year in a row, Churchill Downs Inc. hosted the "Out To Pasture "Party, a benefit for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. More than $67,000 was raised for the organization.

 Monday, June 14, 2004

Team Smarty to Party at Churchill Downs for TRF

Smarty Jones' breeder/owners Roy and Patricia Chapman and trainer John Servis will not only celebrate their Kentucky Derby (gr. I) victory at Churchill Downs on Saturday, they'll also be supporting a good cause as they attend the third annual "Out to Pasture" Party.

 Wednesday, June 09, 2004

Whitney Pledges $50,000 to Secretariat Center

Mary Lou Whitney has donated an additional $50,000 to help fund the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's Secretariat Center at the Kentucky Horse Park.

 Tuesday, May 11, 2004

All Welcome to Old Friends Open House

Old Friends will be hosting its first open house on the grounds of Afton Farm on Saturday, April 17, from 4-9 p.m. Admission is free and open to all. Reservations are not required.

 Wednesday, April 14, 2004

Stuart Honored by Thoroughred Retirement Foundation

John Stuart, who served as president of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation from 1998 until this summer, was honored Nov 15 with the TRF Champions Award.

 Friday, November 21, 2003

Forego Fund Established by TRF

Martha Gerry, who raced champion Forego, has helped the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation establish a fund in his name to help feed the more than 600 horses currently being cared for by the program.

 Tuesday, September 02, 2003

Casner, Troutt to Receive TOBA Service Award

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders' Association has selected WinStar Farm's Bill Casner and Kenny Troutt to receive the organization's Industry Service Award.

 Friday, August 29, 2003

Terence Collier Named TRF President

Terence Collier was unanimously named president of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation by the organization's board of directors. Collier, the director of marketing and sales announcer for Fasig-Tipton, succeeds John Stuart.

 Friday, August 22, 2003

TRF Saratoga Gala Raises More Than $500,000

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation raised more than $500,000 at its annual gala, held Monday. Aug. 4, at the Saratoga Golf & Polo Club. The bulk of the money, a record amount for the event, was raised through separate live auctions, one for season options to breed to select stallions, the other for "unique experiences."

 Thursday, August 07, 2003

Saratoga Auction to Benefit TRF Set for Monday

Stallion seasons and an intriguing list of "life experiences" will be auctioned at the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club Monday night as a fundraiser for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.

 Monday, August 04, 2003

Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Reacts to Death of Ferdinand

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation is committed to stopping the slaughter of all thoroughbred racehorses no matter what their racing stature.

 Tuesday, July 22, 2003

Churchill Downs Inc. Raises $77,000 for TRF

Churchill Downs Inc. raised $77,300 for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation ("TRF") during fundraisers held in Louisville, Ky., and Miami during June 2003. All proceeds from the fundraisers will go to the care and feeding of horses retired to – or being rehabilitated at – TRF farms.

 Thursday, June 26, 2003

Gary Player to Golf for TRF

Gary Player will face off against Buddy Harston in a benefit for the Thoroughbred Retirement Fund in Lexington on July 1.

 Wednesday, June 25, 2003

Secretariat Highlights Virginia's New Museum of the Horse

Secretariat will become more visible in Virginia in the coming months as part of the establishment of the Virginia Museum of the Horse. Also, the Montpellier estate of former President James Madison will become a home to retired Thoroughbreds.

 Tuesday, May 13, 2003

Secretariat Center Gets Financial Boost From Ryanair, Whitney

The Thoroughbred industry has taken two giant steps toward matching a pledge of $500,000 from distiller Maker's Mark for the development at the Kentucky Horse Park of the Maker's Mark Secretariat Center of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.

 Friday, April 18, 2003

TRF to Create Secretariat Center at Kentucky Horse Park

Secretariat Center for Retired Racehorses to benefit from 2003 Limited Edition Maker's Mark release.

 Wednesday, March 26, 2003

Retired Racehorses Focus of Cable Movie

Big Spender, an original movie based on the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and its influence on prison inmates, will debut March 25 at 8 p.m. on Animal Planet.

 Friday, March 21, 2003

The Pensioner

By John Russell -- Despite the generosity of the sport at large, the funds directed toward the survival, care, and rehabilitation of most of the horses that are no longer wanted on the racetrack or in the breeding shed are relatively small.

 Tuesday, February 04, 2003

TRF Raises a Record $325,000

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation raised a record $325,000 Monday evening at a dinner auction at the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

 Wednesday, August 07, 2002

Finding Alternatives

By Reiley McDonald -- Despite the growing number of retirement facilities for Thoroughbreds, space is limited and only a small percentage that need help are accommodated.

 Tuesday, July 16, 2002

Thoroughbred Charities of America Approves $1.1 Million in Grants

Thoroughbred Charities of America's board of directors has announced the approval of $1.1-million in grants to 52 organizations.

 Monday, July 08, 2002

Polar Expedition's Dam Sold For $2,000 at Auction

Wingsea, the dam of millionaire Polar Expedition was sold Wednesday to Dede McGehee for $2,000 in a public auction in Fayette County (Lexington, Ky.) Circuit Court.

 Wednesday, June 19, 2002

First Out to Pasture Party a Success

Churchill Downs Inc. raised $101,000 to benefit the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation during its inaugural "Out to Pasture Party."

 Monday, June 17, 2002

Here and There

Hill 'n' Dale hires Willard...NYTHA donates to TRF...Colonial Downs open for training.

 Wednesday, June 12, 2002

Here and There

Bits and pieces from around the industry...

 Tuesday, April 30, 2002

Phantom on Tour Moving to Kentucky Derby Museum

Phantom on Tour will become the first Kentucky Derby (gr. I) contender to take up residence at the Kentucky Derby Museum.

 Thursday, March 14, 2002

Here and There

Bits and pieces from around the industry

 Monday, August 20, 2001

Increased Concern

By John Hettinger -- To my way of thinking, one of the most positive developments in our industry in recent times has been the increased concern for the health and welfare of the horse.

 Tuesday, August 07, 2001

Bessemer Trust Donates Television Time

Bessemer Trust Company in conjunction with its sponsorship of the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships, will donate 30 spots of national television time to three equine-related charities. The spots represent portion of Bessemer's recently announced sponsorship of Thoroughbred racing's richest day.

 Thursday, August 02, 2001

Mellon Estate Gives $5-Million to Horse Adoption Program

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF), the nation's largest organization providing homes for retired and injured racehorses, has received a $5 million endowment gift from the estate of horseman Paul Mellon. And according to TRF president John Stuart, that amount represents just the beginning of a major funding drive.

 Tuesday, January 30, 2001

Here and There...

Racing and breeding news and information.

 Thursday, January 18, 2001

Here and There...

Racing and breeding news and information.

 Monday, September 25, 2000

Here and There (Sept. 1, 2000)…

Racing and breeding news briefs.

 Friday, September 01, 2000
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